New materials to solve the concrete conundrum
Alternative solutions to concrete could make construction more modular while reducing the volume of materials used.
Greening the concrete jungle: Calcined clay as a cement substitute
An engineer at the University of Melbourne is driving research into sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to traditional concrete – here’s why...
How innovative recycled concrete can be a PR challenge
Professor Vivian Tam has fought an uphill battle to have engineers and construction firms consider her concrete innovation. But there's...
Deep understanding
Some observers see the AUKUS submarine project as a boon for the engineering profession. Other wonder where exactly all of...
How this engineer balances heritage with a world-famous arts precinct’s up-to-the minute needs
Civil engineer and solicitor Ziggy Napier delicately balances heritage with the ever-changing human demands of a globally recognised performing arts...
Old buildings, new ideas
Innovation in construction often arises when engineers face new challenges. That’s the case when revitalisating and renovating culturally significant, heritage-listed...
A home smart enough to work for everybody
Good engineering requires a clear focus on the end user. Few engineers understand this better than Liam Highmore, whose company...
Five engineers building a resilient future this World Engineering Day
This year’s World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is 4 March and, to celebrate, create is shining a spotlight on...
The copper conundrum: must we mine our way to net zero?
Becoming a green energy society that meets its net zero goals will require mining copper at a faster rate than...
Low cost, high capacity battery technology
If there’s one area of technology that could revolutionise future products, energy, decarbonisation and more, it’s batteries. Researchers at The...
